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Major Events of April 2015: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from April 2015 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of April 2015: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Apr 2015 California Implements Mandatory Water Restrictions During Historic Drought: California Governor Jerry Brown announced unprecedented mandatory water restrictions in response to the state's most severe drought on record. This landmark decision signaled a critical environmental management strategy to address water scarcity and climate change impacts.
  • 02 Apr 2015 Garissa University College Terrorist Attack: Terrorist gunmen affiliated with Al-Shabaab attacked Garissa University College in Kenya, resulting in a devastating massacre that killed at least 148 people and wounded 79 others. The attack targeted students during early morning hours, representing one of the deadliest terrorist incidents in Kenya's recent history.
  • 03 Apr 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 Intentional Crash Revelation: Shocking evidence from the flight data recorder revealed that the Germanwings Flight 9525 was deliberately accelerated before crashing into the French Alps, suggesting a premeditated act of pilot-induced destruction.
  • 04 Apr 2015 Garissa University College Terrorist Attack: Shabab militants conducted a horrific terrorist attack on Garissa University College in northeast Kenya. During a daylong siege, the militants separated Muslims and non-Muslims, deliberately targeting and killing over 140 non-Muslim students. The attack ended when security officials neutralized the four gunmen and freed surviving hostages.
  • 05 Apr 2015 Large Hadron Collider Reactivated at CERN: After a comprehensive two-year conversion and upgrade process, the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland was successfully restarted, promising new opportunities for groundbreaking particle physics research and potential scientific discoveries.
  • 06 Apr 2015 Bali Nine Execution Appeal Rejected: An Indonesian court upheld the rejection of clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, two key members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling group, maintaining their death penalty sentences for a 2005 heroin smuggling plot.
  • 07 Apr 2015 Walter Scott Shooting: Police Brutality Case: A North Charleston police officer was charged with murder after video footage revealed he shot an unarmed suspect who was attempting to flee on foot during a routine traffic stop. This incident became a significant case in the ongoing national dialogue about police use of force and racial profiling.
  • 08 Apr 2015 Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Verdict: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty on all charges related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for the terrorist attack.
  • 09 Apr 2015 Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Convicted of Boston Marathon Bombing: A jury found Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all 30 counts related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, a significant moment in the prosecution of domestic terrorism.
  • 10 Apr 2015 Hillary Clinton Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign: Multiple sources reported that Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, would announce her candidacy for the 2016 United States Presidential Election.
  • 11 Apr 2015 Historic US-Cuba Leadership Meeting: At the Summit of the Americas in Panama, U.S. President Barack Obama met with Cuban President Raul Castro, marking the first direct interaction between leaders of both countries since the Cuban Revolution. This meeting symbolized potential diplomatic thawing between the long-estranged nations.
  • 12 Apr 2015 Saudi-Led Coalition Continues Airstrikes in Yemen: The Saudi-led coalition escalated military operations in Yemen, conducting continuous airstrikes against Houthi rebels. The conflict, which began in March, saw Houthi rebels capturing Yemen's capital Sana'a and forcing President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi into exile in Saudi Arabia.
  • 13 Apr 2015 Blackwater Baghdad Shootings Sentencing: A Blackwater security guard is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2007 killing of 14 civilians in Baghdad, marking a significant legal accountability for private military contractors' actions during the Iraq War.
  • 14 Apr 2015 Mediterranean Migrant Shipwreck: A tragic maritime disaster occurred in the Mediterranean Sea, with approximately 400 migrants losing their lives in a boat accident between Libya and Italy, highlighting the ongoing refugee crisis.
  • 15 Apr 2015 Netanyahu Demands Recognition in Iran Nuclear Deal: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that any final nuclear agreement with Iran must include explicit recognition of Israel's right to exist.
  • 16 Apr 2015 Tragic Mediterranean Migrant Boat Incident: A devastating maritime tragedy occurred when a migrant boat between Libya and Italy sank, resulting in over 40 deaths. In a separate, shocking incident, 15 Muslim migrants were arrested for allegedly throwing 12 Christian migrants overboard.
  • 17 Apr 2015 ISIS Suicide Attack on U.S. Consulate in Erbil: A suicide car bombing at the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq's Kurdish Region, resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • 18 Apr 2015 Mediterranean Sea Migration Tragedy: A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Italy collided in the Mediterranean Sea, with hundreds believed to have died. Only twenty-eight people were rescued.
  • 19 Apr 2015 Tragic Mediterranean Migrant Shipwreck: A devastating maritime disaster occurred when a boat carrying approximately 850 migrants shipwrecked between Italian and Libyan waters, with only 27 survivors rescued, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis of Mediterranean migration.
  • 20 Apr 2015 Mohammed Morsi Conviction: The Cairo Criminal Court convicted former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi for illegal detentions and violent responses to protests. Morsi and other Muslim Brotherhood defendants were sentenced to 20 years in prison, marking a significant moment in Egypt's post-Arab Spring political landscape.
  • 21 Apr 2015 DOJ Launches Investigation into Freddie Gray's Death: The United States Department of Justice initiated a federal investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody in Baltimore, Maryland, highlighting ongoing concerns about police conduct and racial justice.
  • 22 Apr 2015 Syrian Government Airstrikes Against ISIS: Syrian government forces conducted airstrikes on Islamic State-controlled areas, resulting in 32 confirmed fatalities. At least 21 people were killed in the Dayr Hafir region, as reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
  • 23 Apr 2015 Loretta Lynch Confirmed as US Attorney General: Loretta Lynch was confirmed by the United States Senate as the first African American woman to serve as Attorney General, succeeding Eric Holder and marking a significant milestone in US judicial leadership.
  • 24 Apr 2015 Armenia Commemorates Armenian Genocide Centennial: Armenia marked the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, remembering the systematic extermination of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, a pivotal moment in historical recognition of this tragic event.
  • 25 Apr 2015 Nepal Earthquake Devastates Region: A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Nearly 9,100 people were killed, with significant damage to infrastructure and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historical Dharahara tower. The earthquake's impact extended to neighboring countries like India, Bangladesh, and Tibet.
  • 26 Apr 2015 Nepal Earthquake Aftermath: Continuing rescue and recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, with over 2,200 confirmed deaths. A strong 6.7 magnitude aftershock struck Nepal and northern India, causing additional avalanches in the Himalayas. Rescue helicopters evacuated seriously injured climbers from Mount Everest.
  • 27 Apr 2015 April 2015 Nepal Earthquake: A devastating earthquake struck Nepal, causing massive loss of life and widespread destruction. Over 3,700 people were killed, with thousands left homeless. Experts feared the death toll could potentially rise to 5,000, highlighting the catastrophic nature of the natural disaster.
  • 28 Apr 2015 Nepal Earthquake Devastation: The April 2015 Nepal earthquake continues to cause massive destruction, with the official death toll exceeding 5,000. The United Nations estimates 1.4 million people urgently need emergency food assistance. In a particularly tragic development, at least 250 people are reported missing following a mudslide in Ghodatabela, a remote village near the earthquake's epicenter.
  • 29 Apr 2015 Nepal Earthquake Aftermath: In the wake of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, the first food aid arrived as the death toll rose to 6,100. Casualties were reported across multiple regions: over 6,000 in Nepal, 19 on Mount Everest, 25 in China, and 4 in Bangladesh. The crisis led to thousands of people fleeing Kathmandu due to uncertainty over food supplies.
  • 30 Apr 2015 Survivor Found in Nepal Earthquake Rubble: Five days after the devastating April 2015 Nepal earthquake, a teenager was miraculously pulled alive from the rubble of a guesthouse on the outskirts of Kathmandu, offering a glimmer of hope amidst widespread destruction.